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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.23, 8,901.95 and 2,038.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.23, 8,901.95 and 2,038.13 is: 3,057.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.23 : 8,901.95 = 2,038.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.23/8,901.95 = 2,038.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.23x = 8,901.95 × 2,038.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.23x = 18,143,331.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,143,331.35/5,934.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.40

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